Internal Audit Manager in Edinburgh

The Internal Audit Manager will play a key role in developing a high-quality Internal Audit function as the Bank transitions from a fully outsourced model to a co-sourced approach. Working closely with the Head of Internal Audit, the role will help establish structured, consistent and well-executed audit activity that reflects the Bank’s risk profile and strategic priorities. This role is central to building a disciplined, scalable and insight-driven Internal Audit function whilst also contributing to an organisation-wide culture of risk awareness and control. The role will take responsibility for day-to-day audit delivery - coordinating co-sourced activity, preparing and reviewing audit outputs, and embedding consistent processes and ways of working. It requires someone proactive, organised, and committed to continuous improvement, who can build strong relationships, exercise sound judgement, and uphold the highest standards of independence and integrity as the Bank continues to grow. The successful candidate will be comfortable working both autonomously and as part of a small team. This is a rare opportunity to join a growing Bank and help shape a modern, collaborative, and forward-looking Internal Audit function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of internal audits, ensuring planning, fieldwork and reporting are well-structured, clearly evidenced, and delivered to a high standard.
• Support the coordination and delivery of the co-source model, ensuring activity aligns smoothly with Internal Audit’s methodology, templates and expectations.
• Oversee and review internal audit reports, ensuring they are clear, consistent and well-reasoned, supporting with the preparation of reports where required as internal audit activity develops.
• Ensure audit files and supporting documentation are complete and ready for final review by the Head of Internal Audit.
• Track agreed audit actions, ensuring timely updates, follow-up, and clear communication across the Bank.
• Contribute to preparing Internal Audit papers, status updates and insights for submission to governance committees, including the Executive Risk Committee and Board Audit Committee.
• Support annual audit planning and risk assessment, providing insight into scoping, prioritisation and development of the overall plan.
• Develop constructive and inclusive relationships with senior stakeholders, providing clear communication and appropriate challenge, while maintaining independence.
• Support the enhancement of Internal Audit’s processes and ways of working as the function matures, helping embed structure, consistency and continuous improvement.

Requires skills & experience

• A recognised professional qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIA or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of internal audit methodologies, risk and control frameworks, and governance processes.
• Around 5–8 years’ internal audit, risk or assurance experience in a financial services business, Big 4 Firm or a regulated environment, with familiarity with FCA and PRA expectations being highly advantageous.
• Experience working with or coordinating co-sourced or outsourced internal audit providers is highly desirable.

About us

At Hampden Bank, we provide private banking as it should be: approachable, accessible expertise delivered through loyal, long-lasting client relationships. Personalised service is at the core of our business, with a culture that is built on relationships. We take the time to get to know our clients to help them achieve their aspirations.

Why join us

As a growing and ambitious company, we seek people to join our team who share our values; Proud Ownership, Absolute Integrity, Total Inclusivity, Winning Teamwork and Purposeful Growth. We are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone is comfortable to be their authentic self. We recognise, value and respect diverse cultures, knowledge, and identities. We work together to ensure collaboration, development, and success for everyone, supporting them to thrive and reach their potential. We offer exciting career opportunities through professional and personal development, and have an extensive range of benefits you can enjoy.

To apply

Please submit your CV by the closing date. Please remember, on occasion we do receive more applications than expected we may bring the closing date forward, so please do apply promptly. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the People Team and we will endeavour assist you. If you are excited about this opportunity and think you can bring value to the role and Hampden Bank, but your experience does not align perfectly with every aspect of what we are looking for, we would be happy to hear from you. If you have any questions or are interested in learning more about the role, please contact the People Team and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Hybrid working / flexible working

We support hybrid working and our policy is that colleagues spend at least 60% of their working week in the office to connect and collaborate with their colleagues. We are open to considering requests from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you are looking for, and we will explore what is possible for the role. We cannot promise to meet every request, but we will not judge you for asking.